Posted by Joe Wright on February 24, 2001 at 16:25:13:
In Reply to: Re: Lentil Soup posted by sherry on February 23, 2001 at 21:33:03:
: : Seeing the the fasting season is about to start I was thinking of making Lentil soup. In a pot for church.
: German Lentil Soup
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: Ingredients
: 2 cups dry lentils
: 3 quarts chicken broth
: 1 bay leaf
: 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
: 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
: 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
: 1 dash chili sauce
: 1/4 teaspoon caraway seed
: 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
: 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
: 1 cup chopped carrots
: 1 cup chopped onion
: 1 cup chopped celery
: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
: 1 cup ham, chopped
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: Directions
: 1 Rinse and drain lentils; place in a soup pot. Add stock, bay leaf, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, nutmeg, chili sauce, caraway seeds, and celery salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Add water as needed, up to 2 quarts, to retain soupy texture.
: 2 Stir in carrots, celery, and onion. Cook 15 minutes more. Serve hot, garnished with croutons.
: 3 Slow cooker method: Put all ingredients in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 8 hours.
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: Makes 6 - 8 servings
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